Charles Sumner: “Sometimes it is supposed that the great distances of our country cause…”

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Sometimes it is supposed that the great distances of our country cause the large expense; but this is a mistake, founded on superficial observation.

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Massachusetts

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He challenges the assumption that distance is the primary reason for high postal expenses, suggesting a deeper issue.

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Charles Sumner: “Sometimes it is supposed that the great distances of our country cause the large expense; but this is a mistake, founded…”